Formula Girls

Christine and Molly discuss a new sulfate-free formulation that brings back an older product for boosting viscosity response in an easy, cold-mix process.  Includes Cola®Moist 200 for long-lasting moisturization and ultra-mild ingredients that refresh the skin. Clear grapefruit-scented body wash for everyday use with a nice after-feel.

Molly and Christine discuss all the benefits of this detoxifying black lava sea salt and fresh sugar granule scalp scrub for soothing skin, nourishing roots and promoting healthy hair growth. Molly explains why she utilizes dry ingredients, the importance of Colonial Monolaurin MB in the formulation, and options formulators have for using RSPO-approved materials. Christine gives some application t...

Molly and Christine talk about the latest sulfate-free body gel that leaves skin clean, hydrated, and lightly scented with a fresh invigorating citrus aroma. Features ultra-mild Suga®Citrate L1C, and Cola®Teric CHGL and Cola®Teric CBS combine for a rich foamy lather to effectively clean the skin without the use of harsh sulfates.  Cola®Moist 200 provides continuous hydration even after washing off...

Christine and Molly discuss this easy-to-assemble blend-based economy-priced shampoo that features DEA-free ingredients for both cleansing and conditioning. Uses high-foaming surfactant blends that go together quickly.  Molly details how the conditioning works on the hair using the higher molecular weight cationic guar. Pearled appearance!

Molly and Christine talk about this all-new sulfate-free daily face wash designed with safe, mild ingredients. Featured products include plant-based ingredients to create a gentle lather that effectively lifts away dirt and oils. Also featured are skin-conditioning and moisture-locking products to leave skin feeling healthy, not tight or dry.  Molly describes her successful field test in Arizona....

Molly and Christine jump into a brand new product, Suga®Citrate L1C , with this all-new formulation that offers safe, mild, plant-based ingredients to create a gentle, sulfate-free, silicone-free shampoo that effectively washes away dirt and oils.  Molly explains coacervation and what Zein score means. Christine and Molly try their hands at drum rolling.

Molly and Christine talk about men - namely their beards - and this useful, carefully crafted sulfate and betaine-free formulation that's tough on coarse facial hair but gentle on the skin underneath. The formulation features a combination of several popular and effective surfactants mild enough for daily use. Both ponder the not-too-fruity fragrance of "Artistic Man."  Formulation here .

Molly and Christine talk about cushiony, pillowy, soft, dense foam in this simple but effective formulation for hand wash in a foamer. Mild, high-foaming surfactants allow for frequent hand washes without excessive dryness. Molly mentions that antibacterial quats can be added for an active ingredient claim.

Christine and Molly talk about a foaming cream cleanser that's easy to formulate in a cold-mix process.  Features eco-friendly ingredients for mild cleansing and a luxurious pearled appearance that won't require a lot of salt to build viscosity.

Molly and Christine talk about this 100% plant-based cleanser that generates a gentle but dense lather that lifts dirt and oil without irritation. It incorporates several surfactants and essential oils of your choice, all building on 100% plant-based ingredients. Molly talks about viscosity building tricks, and both make use of canny hand gestures to describe packaging.

Molly and Christine talk about this very mild daily facial cleanser that won't hurt your skin and leaves skin feeling hydrated. Sulfate-free formulation with two favorite ingredients, easy to put together, cold-mixable. Molly talks about how to get more viscosity if needed, and how ColaMoist 200 gives long-lasting moisturization.  

Christine and Molly talk about a natural sunscreen utilizing physical blockers, 100% natural moisturizing, non-whitening and features broad UVA and UVB protection. Best of all, it just feels good on the skin so sun lovers are likely to use it more often. Environmentally safe and easy to put together.

Molly and Christine talk about body odor - getting rid of it - with an all-natural deodorant featuring Colonial Monolaurin MB for long-lasting odor protection and Cola®Mulse 3GO for a creamy formula that glides on smooth and soothes sensitive underarms. In addition to powerful performance, this formula is free of aluminum, baking soda, preservatives, and dyes. Molly tried it out herself recently i...

Molly and Christine throw some love on Suga®Nate 100NC , talk about suspending jojoba beads, what aloe vera brings to the mix and many ways to customize this sulfate-free formulation into what you want. 

Molly and Christine talk about an all-new product, Cola®Det COCO , a ready-to-use blend that provides high foam with a creamy lather. Molly talks about consumer hesitation to work with sulfates, although this one is less drying and milder - and she really likes the feel of it.

Molly and Christine talk about this very basic conditioner that features a product that Molly prefers, Colonial S18TP , a vegetable-derived ingredient. This is a starting formulation that gives anyone an opportunity to build an effective, cost-efficient hair conditioner like you'd find on shelves everywhere. 

Christine and Molly interview John Baxter about an easy, high-performance and very green cleaning formulation featuring Suga®Boost 050 . It's gentle enough for skin but powerful enough for removing food soils and other proteins. John describes how it goes together, some ideas about thickeners and where it works well.

Molly and Christine discuss this easy, cold-process formulation that leaves hands moist and nourished, especially after a hard day of frequent hand washing and disinfecting. Features a pearled finish and light fragrance.

Molly and Christine talk about a great moisturizer formulation that works great as a lightweight body lotion in the summer months or as a face cream year-round. Molly describes the small oil phase that's great for glide and skin feel and options to make the formulation even more natural. Christine reiterates her aversion to lotions.

Christine and Molly talk about a leave-on conditioner for dogs that doesn't require water - simply apply to coat and comb through.  Great in direct spray or mousse form, excellent on sensitive skin as well as the coat. pH balanced for dogs, nourishes and moisturizes your dog’s coat and skin between washes. Note: No animal testing was used during development - Chief is NOT just a dog. Link to Formu...

Molly and Christine discuss what can be used for antimicrobial claims, how to develop a hand soap formulation that doesn't dry your skin with excessive washing and the benefits of using Cola®Liquid SCMPA .  Chief makes a last second entrance. Formulation #4038 here.

Molly and Christine talk about natural hair conditioning, how to get moisture-locking properties in your formulation, how to measure it accurately with a DiaStron and what each of the ingredients brings to the final product.  Also, a tip of another product that may be substituted.

Christine and Molly talk about this very effective yet gentle hand soap formulation that both cleans and soothes the skin. Peach fragrance is added to this low-odor combination, with some options for using unpreserved products for formulator flexibility. Molly discusses tinting possibilities based on her recollection of  James and the Giant Peach  to Christine's intense disapproval.

Christine and Molly talk about the two emulsifiers combined in this formulation to give it an elegant, silky rub-out with a creamy texture. Molly gives a very in-depth explanation of what HLB means. Formulation includes Cola®Mulse 3GO , a new product just launched from Colonial.

Molly and Christine talk about saving your hair from blowers in a conditioning and smoothing foam formulation that protects hair against heat and breakage, giving your hair a healthy and shiny look.  Molly talks about cationic things and shea butter claims. Christine offers application advice.